PL Custom Emergency Vehicles: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by PL Custom Emergency Vehicles in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 24, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Brake Line Routing May Cause Brake Fluid Leak

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2019 Dodge RAM 5500 emergency vehicles equipped with the LiquidSpring Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). In the affected suspension systems, the rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. As such, these parts fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

NHTSA ID: 21V657000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

A brake fluid leak may cause partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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August 23, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Lighting and HVAC Display May Freeze

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling one 2021 Ford E-450 emergency vehicle equipped with a Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD to freeze or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.

NHTSA ID: 21V654000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

If the LCD freezes or becomes non-functional, emergency efforts can be delayed, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Dealers will replace the IV Standard LCD, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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August 13, 2021

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108

PL Custom Emergency Vehicles (PL Custom) is recalling certain 2016 Freightliner M2 emergency vehicles equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lights fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

NHTSA ID: 21V637000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4

Consequence Summary:

The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

PL Custom will notify the owners, and provide instructions on how to obtain a filter kit from the light manufacturer, free of charge. All vehicles were repaired October 2021. Owners may contact PL Custom's customer service at 1-732-223-1411.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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